GoKawiilAt least 10 local governments cut ties with Flock Safety surveillance cameras
Since this summer, more than ten U.S. municipalities and police departments—including Asheville, Richmond, Lansing, Monroe, and League City—have voted to end, restrict, or phase out contracts with Flock Safety's license plate readers and other surveillance tools. The moves follow local pushback over privacy, data-sharing practices, and procurement concerns, with Flock cameras currently deployed in over 100,000 locations nationwide.
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The wave of cancellations suggests growing public resistance to AI-driven surveillance tools even when marketed for crime-solving, potentially slowing Flock's expansion and prompting other vendors to reassess data transparency practices. Officials like El Paso County's sheriff argue local police can function without such tools, which could embolden other jurisdictions to reconsider similar contracts amid broader skepticism toward AI surveillance and data centers.
- Over 10 local governments have ended or restricted Flock Safety contracts since summer 2024.
- Concerns cited include privacy, data-sharing transparency, and procurement issues.
- Flock cameras remain deployed in more than 100,000 locations nationwide despite the backlash.
Source: techcrunch.com — Dominic-Madori Davis, 2026-11-06
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